Ross McGowan shoots 73 but still leads in Portugal

CASCAIS, Portugal ' Ross McGowan of England shot a 2-over 73 Friday in the second round of the Estoril Open, retaining his lead by one stroke.

McGowan, who equaled his lowest European Tour score with a 7-under 64 in the first round, had four bogeys and two birdies to finish 5 under overall in blustery weather at Oitavos Dunes Club.

One shot behind were tour rookies Carlos del Moral of Spain (71) and Chris Doak of Scotland (70).

McGowan, a former English amateur champion chasing his first European Tour victory, said forecasts for stronger wind on Saturday would make the course almost unplayable.

Five players were on 3-under ' Englands Paul Broadhurst (68), Stuart Davis (69), Simon Dyson (72) and Miles Tunnicliff (70) and Argentinas Daniel Vancsik (71).

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